Websites of interest to Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists!

OT/PT General Topics

Bookmarked Favorite websites from AT2OT
OT/PT Handbook, compiled by the Region 10 ESC
Therapist resources, Region 10 ESC

Sensory Processing Disorder

Sensory Processing Disorder website library of articles and research on SPD:
http://www.spdfoundation.net/library.html

Research

http://www.naric.com/public/reSearch/default.cfm?emc=lm&m=601746&l=48&v=2394417
http://www.researchtopractice.info/sitemap.php
http://futurity.org/health-medicine/structural-differences-in-dyslexic-brain/
Structural differences in dyslexic brain, Research report

School-based therapy vs Clinical/Medical model

http://www.region10.org/ssvi/GeneralOverview.html
http://www.indianatransition.org/13-A%20Transition%20from%20First%20Steps/Educational-Medical-Developomenal%20Model%20-Family.pdf
http://www.talkaboutcuringautism.org/resources/autism-insurance/medical-vs-educational-model.pdf
http://www.cesa6.k12.wi.us/products_services/specialeducationservices/otpt.cfm
http://www.region10.org/ssvi/GeneralOverview.html
http://everyday-stars.com/Educational_vs_Medical_Model
http://www.ksde.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=%2FOt9XzqmdPI%3D&tabid=2333&mid=7114

Universal Therapy Services

http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/sped/pdf/otpt-faq-for-all.pdf

TOPICS

Assistive Technology Supports for Writing

Texas AT Network at
www.texasat.net
Look at resources and modules

Tech Matrix at
www.techmatrix.org

Bus Transportation

Bus Transportation, Region 4 professional development and resources

Educational Links

Accessing the Artist Within
Websites for kids chosen by Librarians http://kidsclick.org/
Cool Tools for School
Snack Recipes, printable
Play-doh Activities
Making Learning Fun
The Left-handed Child

Therapy Ideas from Therese Willkomm

Solutions to reduce Slips & Falls, from Therese Willkomm, youtube video

Wheelchair Links

Wheelchair Wisdom http://www.usatechguide.org/articledisplay.php?artid=14
Wheelchair Maintenance http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/PatientEd/Materials/PDFDocs/exer-reh/devices/wheelchair-maintenance.pdf
Manual Wheelchair Maintenance http://www.spinlife.com/spintips/details/k/Manual-Wheelchair-Maintenance/a/116/c/2

Writing

Writing process - 6+1 Traits, writing rubrics http://educationnorthwest.org/resources/topic/229

Universal Design for Learning

CAST Center for Applied Special Technology
http://theudlrealworld.wikispaces.com/

Low Vision Links

Washington State School for the Blind, many resources here Recreational activities adapted for blind and low vision Information about Vision Loss International Blind Sport Federation Parent Education, Daily Living Skills Guide

Wonders of Word 2007